We have never been lucky to have good neighbours until recently, some were too young to care, others were to reckless to care about people but apparently not all of them are like that! There are caring, chatty, sensible neighbours out there, those who you want to be friends with, help out/rely if need be, lend your driveway to park a car, exchange Christmas cards and presents.
"The CORGI name is heavily associated with safety and we take that responsibility very seriously. That's why we've created an online hub packed with information on how to get involved and to get practical tips on how to help your neighbours. From ideas on how to play a bigger part in your community to a video with psychology professor Dr Sandi Mann on breaking the ice with neighbours you want to check up on, this is a great resource for homeowners who want to build a stronger community.
Since winter is set to continue for another few weeks, this is an extremely important message we would like to get it out there.
From single mums to elderly or vulnerable people, there could easily be someone on your street struggling alone that would benefit from an occasional visit and the offer of a helping hand. By taking a few simple steps to get to know our neighbours, we can all help build a safer, happier community for everybody". I am very delighted to offer one of my readers the opportunity to win CO alarm to keep for yourself or for your neighbour, all you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below (the competition starts ends on 25 March 12am):
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is an annual safety week which aims to raise awareness of gas safety across the UK and is run by the registered charity 'Carbon Monoxide Awareness'.
In April I have shared how I found out that we were close to carbon monoxide poisoning. Since then I'm keen to spread the word to prevent similar situations with you, my lovely readers!
"Research carried out this year by CORGI HomePlan revealed worrying statistics about the safety of gas appliances in British homes.
As we enter Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 16-22), it places a focus on the unnecessary risks that some householders are taking with the safety of their families.
CORGI HomePlan surveyed 2,000 people about gas safety and their awareness of carbon monoxide. The results were alarming.
Less than half of boilers in the UK (41 per cent) are serviced annually. A shocking seven per cent of UK boilers have never been serviced.
Regular, annual, servicing of all gas appliances – boilers, cookers, fires and heaters – is the best defence against carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide (CO) doesn’t announce its arrival. You cannot see it, smell it, touch it or taste it. It’s indiscriminate and is rightly known as the ‘silent killer’. CO is produced by the incomplete burning of gas. This happens when a gas appliance has been incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained. It can also occur if flues, chimneys or vents are blocked.
Breathing in even small amounts of the gas results in carbon monoxide poisoning. CORGI HomePlan’s 2015 research revealed that one in 10 adults in the UK believes they have suffered CO poisoning to some extent. When you breathe in carbon monoxide, it gets into your bloodstream and prevents your red blood cells from carrying oxygen. Without oxygen, your body tissue and cells die.
Levels that do not kill can cause serious harm to health when breathed in over a long period of time. Long term effects of carbon monoxide poisoning include paralysis and brain damage.
Education through awareness weeks such as this are also vitally important to improving the nation’s CO safety and reinforcing the message that all gas appliances must be regularly serviced to work safely. CORGI HomePlan is committed to making this happen.
I am very delighted to offer one of my readers the opportunity to win the carbon monoxide detector worth £40, all you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below (the competition starts on 20 November 12am and ends on 4 December 12am):
